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State park · Marquette, Iowa
Pikes Peak State Park
State park on a bluff about 150 meters above the Mississippi, next to McGregor, with an overlook to the confluence with the Wisconsin River and a trail to a waterfall.
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About Pikes Peak State Park
Pikes Peak State Park sits atop a bluff south of McGregor, about 150 meters above the Mississippi River. It is named for explorer Zebulon Pike, who passed the area in 1805 and suggested building a fort there; the better-known peak with his name is in Colorado.
The main overlook, with wooden boardwalks, looks out over the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers and the islands in the valley. It was along these waterways that Marquette and Jolliet reached the Mississippi in 1673. Surrounding the overlook are woodland trails with sandstone formations.
One trail descends to Bridal Veil waterfall, small, which flows more in spring and after rain. The park has camping and picnic areas and is one of the most visited spots in autumn, when the woods change color.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to three hours.
Best time
From late spring to mid-autumn; the leaves change color around October. Bridal Veil waterfall is usually fuller in April and May.
How to get there
It is about 3 km south of McGregor and about 6 km from Marquette, via a paved road to the overlook.
Tip
The main overlook is next to the parking lot; the trail to the waterfall has steps and dirt sections.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pikes Peak State Park
What can you see from the Pikes Peak State Park overlook?
The confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers and the islands in the valley.
Is there an entrance fee for Pikes Peak State Park?
There is no entrance fee at Iowa state parks; camping fees apply.
How far is Pikes Peak from Effigy Mounds?
About 12 km, roughly 15 minutes by car via McGregor and Marquette.